Will Mexico’s Troop Deployments Help Control Migration?
How well will Mexico’s troop deployments work to reduce the flows of migrants to the United States?
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What Forces Are Shaping Mexico’s Economic Outlook?
How much are political variables and uncertainty under a new president affecting Mexico’s economy?
¿Ejercerán un nuevo poder los sindicatos de México bajo AMLO?
¿Cuáles son las razones detrás de las huelgas de los trabajadores, y habrá más conflictos laborales en los próximos meses?
¿Qué tan bien está el presidente de México manejando los lazos con Trump?
¿Cómo se compara la postura de López Obrador hacia su vecino del norte con la de presidentes mexicanos anteriores?
How Well Is Mexico’s President Handling Ties With Trump?
How does López Obrador’s posture toward his northern neighbor compare to that of past Mexican presidents?
Who will save Brazil’s democracy if Jair Bolsonaro tries to destroy it?
Bolsonaro’s authoritarian rhetoric was hotly debated during the presidential campaign. His supporters embraced his brash promises to bring law and order to a country beset by crime, corruption and economic struggles. His opponents feared a resurgence of military rule or the emergence of a Duterte-style police state.
The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested
Few neighbors have such deep and wide-ranging ties as the United States and Mexico. Both countries are bound not only by geography, but also through economic, security and social connections. Despite these strong connections—or perhaps because of them—the bilateral relationship is subject to strong pressures coming from domestic politics in both countries.
The G20 in Buenos Aires Will Disappoint–But Not All Is Lost
In the annual meeting of the world’s largest economies, which starts on Friday in Argentina, it seemed that Latin America and its most pressing concerns – such as the crisis in Venezuela – would be the priorities. However, it is now clear that the current complex global dynamic will dominate.
Bolsonaro é parte do consenso antissistema na América Latina, diz Michael Shifter
Para Michael Shifter, eleição de Andrés Obrador, no México e ascensão do candidato fazem parte de um mesmo fenômeno
¿Podrá AMLO restablecer la paz y la seguridad en México?
La tasa de homicidos en México aumentó un 16 por ciento en la primera mitad del 2018. ¿Podrá AMLO restablecer la paz?
Will AMLO Be Able to Bring Peace and Security to Mexico?
Will President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador be able to curb Mexico’s growing insecurity?
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Uncertain Relations: AMLO & Donald Trump
Michael Shifter discusses what Andres Manuel López Obrador’s landslide win in the 2018 Mexican elections could mean for Mexico and the Western hemisphere. López Obrador faces the challenge of transforming his populist campaign into a practical and effective government while also addressing record homicides rates, rampant corruption, and the nation’s gaping inequality and entrenched poverty.
Incertidumbre política en México
En una breve discusión con Caracol Radio, Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, discutió acerca de la incertidumbre a partir de la elección de López Obrador como presidente de México, y los pasos que este tomará en relación a las dificultades específicas que atraviesa ese país actualmente.
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AMLO’s Agenda and Challenges
In anticipation of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) stunning electoral win, Inter-American Dialogue President Michael Shifter discusses the challenges that have defined this historic election and the immediate issues that López Obrador will have to address in office.
What Changes Will López Obrador Bring to Mexico?
Leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador swept to victory Sunday in Mexico. What changes are in store?